General Manager

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This is an established, high-end property offering game drives, fine dining, spa treatments and a small collection of premium suites, so the ideal candidate will be someone who can run a multi-department operation to five-star standard while keeping a close eye on guest experience and the bottom line.

Core Criteria:

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager within a luxury lodge or high-end hospitality environment
• Proven track record managing multi-department operations (F&B, housekeeping, guiding, spa, maintenance)
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control and revenue management
• Solid understanding of maintenance requirements in a remote lodge setting
• Excellent staff leadership, training and performance management skills
• High standards of guest relations and the ability to resolve issues calmly and professionally
• Comfortable living and working in a remote, bush environment
• Strong administrative and reporting ability

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full day-to-day operation of the lodge across all departments
• Manage and mentor heads of department, holding the team to five-star standards
• Drive guest satisfaction, handling feedback and resolving concerns directly
• Manage budgets, control costs and report on financial performance
• Coordinate maintenance needs and liaise with ownership on capital requirements
• Oversee stock control and procurement across the operation
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards
• Liaise with management and ownership on strategic and operational matters
• Support marketing and revenue initiatives where required

On Offer:

• Live-in position
• Salary negotiable, dependent on experience